Social Media Lead

Mountain View, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 96000 - 153000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

What youll do:

Channel Ownership and Strategy Execution

Lead daily management of LinkedIn X Instagram YouTube Reddit and emerging channels.
Develop platform-specific posting strategies and maintain an organized content calendar.
Translate campaigns product updates events and announcements into channel-appropriate content.
Monitor competitive activity and platform trends to inform ongoing adjustments.

Content Development and Production

Write crisp on-brand copy that reflects Kodiaks tone and strategic messaging.
Create short-form content using existing footage images and assets in collaboration with internal creative resources.
Collaborate with video and design partners to produce social-ready assets for campaigns and launches.

Community Management

Monitor and respond to comments and brand mentions daily to maintain a thoughtful and accurate presence.
Flag sentiment shifts misinformation or controversial topics to Marketing and Comms.
Support proactive engagement with industry influencers analysts and partners when appropriate.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Marketing Comms Legal and IR to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance.
Support major announcements and events (press partnerships executive appearances milestones).
Coordinate with content producers and designers to ensure channel-aligned creative.
Align social performance with broader campaign goals and OKRs.

Analytics and Performance Tracking

Track KPIs across engagement reach follower growth traffic and content performance.
Produce regular insights and recommendations to improve channel effectiveness.
Identify repeatable content patterns high-performing formats and opportunities for experimentation.
Other duties as assigned

What youll bring:

5 years managing social channels for a technology robotics mobility or AI-adjacent brand.
Exceptional writing and editing skills; able to simplify technical topics without diluting accuracy.
Strong creative instincts and experience crafting short-form video motion and visual storytelling.
Strong judgment and comfort operating in regulated high-visibility industries.
Strong familiarity with social analytics tools and performance measurement.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with executives comms designers and product teams.

Success Looks Like:

Kodiaks social channels feel consistent confident and unmistakably on-brand.
Major campaigns and milestones translate seamlessly into high-quality content across channels.
Social output becomes a strategic advantage for investor perception public awareness and industry influence.
Posts ship quickly and accurately without operational drag.
Engagement reach and clarity of Kodiaks narrative grow over time.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans
Flexible PTO and generous parental leave policies
Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
Office perks: dog-friendly free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen and free EV charging
Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace One Medical Gympass Spring Health
Fidelity 401(k)
Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)

The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package

California Pay Range

$96000 - $153000 USD

At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed here( By submitting your application you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application please contact with Separate Review Request in the email subject line.